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DRAMA . 1993 . 1h 24m . 5.2/10

The Sacred Mound_

A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.

Starring Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson, Alda Sigurðardóttir, Helgi Skúlason
5.2/10
Rating
1h 24m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.

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Cast
Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson stars as Gestur in The Sacred Mound.
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Year context
The Sacred Mound was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems ...
The Sacred Mound is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 24m.

CAST (15)

SR
Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson
Gestur
AS
Alda Sigurðardóttir
Helga
Helgi Skúlason
Helgi Skúlason
Helga's Father
TF
Tinna Finnbogadóttir
Kolla
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Hjalmtyr
Agneta Prytz
Agneta Prytz
Gestur's Grandmother
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Gestur's Mother
Arne Nyberg
Arne Nyberg
AA
Aldís Aðalbjarnardóttir
AG
Andri Garðar Reynisson
AS
Anna S. Karlsdóttir
AB
Arna Björg Jónasdóttir
AB
Arna Bryndís Óskarsdóttir
AF
Atli Freyr Friðbjörnsson
Ásta Guðmundsdóttir

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Country
IS, Sweden
Rating
5.2/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Sacred Mound about?
A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.
How long is The Sacred Mound?
The Sacred Mound has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Sacred Mound?
The cast of The Sacred Mound includes Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson, Alda Sigurðardóttir, Helgi Skúlason, Tinna Finnbogadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring.
What is the rating of The Sacred Mound?
The Sacred Mound has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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